Recreation

Stuff to DO in the Metro with Sheryl!

Each week Sheryl Tessier joins us with her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Des Moines Metro" for the weekend and beyond. We've got you covered from moonlight boat rides to "Spamalot". Enjoy!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.

The Boat, The River and West Des Moines

Michael LaValle is no stranger to start-ups. He is the General Manager and Culinary Director of the Embassy Club, he founded The Hub on the Des Moines River and he and his bride operate Trellis located in the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. He is also a riverboat captain on the Jonathan Anderson White paddle wheel boat.  And that is where this story gets interesting.  Tired of fighting flooding conditions downtown Michael has asked the City of West Des Moines for permission to float his riverboat there.  That sparked an interesting debate. Here is our conversation and attempt to move this neat economic development idea along.  Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Pedal Off the Pounds and Results!

The Des Moines Cycle Club is about to launch year three of their health and fitness program Pedal Off the Pounds.  With us is Jason Rose one of the organizers and team captains of the program and Lisa Klever the winner of last year's program who has lost an amazing 75 pounds. Listen to what she did and what she continues to do.  Good stuff.  You can do it too!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Trash Talk and Economic Development - Honest!

Trash talk!  No, we haven't switched format to politics but to Earth Day with Jen Fletcher from Des Moines Parks and Recreation. We're looking for 1,200 volunteers to join up and clean up for Earth Day.  And, we talked about the economic impact parks and recreation have on any community. Come on...get trashy with Trash Bash!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl

Sure it's the weekend after New Years...but still up for some fun things to do in the Des Moines Metro?  Each week Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines comes in to share with us her top picks of "Stuff to DO in the Metro".  Here we go!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Waukee Trail Head...Art Project

Don't let the name fool you.  This is not hanging copies of masterpieces along the Raccoon River Valley Trail but it is pure economic development.  We made welcome Jim Miller and Randy Jensen to the studio to give us an update on the Waukee Trailhead Art Project and what it means to not only Waukee but also the other 14 communities along the trail.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Cycling in Iowa with Mark Wyatt

There is an amazing truth regarding the economic impact of bicycling in the State of Iowa and who can better speak to that than Mark Wyatt of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition. Here we talk about the impact cycling has on business, local communities, licensing or taxing bicycles, urban cycling, safety issues and what the Iowa Legislature might do to help improve Iowa's standing as a "Bike Friendly State". (We've fallen from 5th in the nation to 24th).  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Story of Honey Creek Resort with Todd Bordenaro

The website for Honey Creek Resort is stunning, the photos are amazing and it is a true jewel just outside of Des Moines. We wanted to learn more about this public resort that has a very commercial feel...yet...not.  Todd Bordenaro came by to give us the back-story about Honey Creek and, we're sold.  Gotta go!  Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Stuff to Do in the Metro with Sheryl This Weekend!

Each week Sheryl Tessier from Eat, Play, Love Des Moines joins Michael and Dustin for her suggestions and picks of "Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro" during the weekend and often beyond. Here's a couple of minutes of fun for the family and for adults.  Enjoy...Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Economics of Killing a Cyclist

As you know, we don't do politics on the Business News Hour, our goal is to stick to "non-toxic talk radio" about business, the economy, jobs and marketing.  And, this story, while having something to do with the Iowa Legislature is about economics, the killing of a cyclist on an open road and why Iowa has fallen from 6th most bike friendly to 25th even though we host RAGBRAI the largest cycling event in the world.  Some thoughts...Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines and is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.